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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Section If Fence Standing, FFUe-Foot Pickets.
Desc,i,tfv, circular sent upon appica tion
Fence ais" manufactured and for sale by:
MARKS & FRIEND, lib east River Street
Petersburg. Va. 49,
R.F. s. W. P HILL, Barboursville, Va.
O. M. Sly RON, 346 east Main Street, Norfolk,
Va. -
east Franklin street. Richmond, Va.
JAMES ROACH, Fredericksburg, Va.
&c. VINCENT, Lock-Box No. 4. Staun ton.
Va.
Agents for sale of Fencing:-
i. F. TEMPLETON, Waynesboro', Va
+. B;ROLiiR, Mount Crawford, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
SALE OF vALUA-
I BILE REAL ESTATE ON MIDDLE
RIVER IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

In pursuance of decree of the circuit court
of Augusta county, In the cause of H.: N.
Smith, Jun'r Trustee u.s. Todd d; Gresham, Irus
tees Ell ais, rendered December Is, 1886. the I'M
dersigned Commissioner will, on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
I'R !Es..,.. ROOT BEER.

Package 20 cents. makes gallons of a
delicious. sparkling, temperance beverage
Strengthens and purifIes the blood. It's
purity and delicacy commend it to all. Sold
by ali druggists and storekeepers. mayll-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
GU AR ANTEE :

We guarantee this paint TO be composed of
White Lead, O1ide of Zinc and Coloring
Matter ground only in Pure Linseed Oil
Nth sufficient Spirits Iiwpeatine and Dryer,
,chich, iolten property applied t0iltnot crack,
peal or chalk off, And aOe herebydsree to
repoint at our Oton expense any job upon
uhich ii has been otsed and failed 10 bear out
oar expectation and do good service
F. o. PIERCE & co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

TIOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Pursu-
III ant to decree of Circuit Court in Osborne
& Co. vs. Trotter & ais, and suits heard there
with, we will offer at public auction, in front
of the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
sat,,r1av the 4th dan of June. 1887

I, ]. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
quired by the aforesaid decree has been given.
Given under my hand this LIST day of Novem-
Der, 1886. ]. RYAN, Clerk.
mavlI.4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

r AND SALE.-By virtue of a decree of the
IL Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
suit of Gardner, &C., VS.. Craun, rendered at the
May term, 1856, I will, as Commissioner sell
at public auction, in front of the Courthouse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

" NALU AbLE hEAL ESTATE.
By virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court OF
,usta' county, rendered in the case of Harness
:,erger's ex'or., VS.. Harnesberger, we will sell,
IN front of the Court house. in StauntOn. Va.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
ENON.

ENoN, o., July 21.-Mr W. H. Smith
left Saturday for a fishing excursion with
his friend, Mr. Decker, near Franklin, o.
Henry DunkIe and wife of Xena, q,
were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Hattie
Fundaburg, over Sunday Miss Harris,
OF New Carlisle. this county, is the guest
of Miss Bertha King. of Kansas street -
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Sroufe, Alex. Dilla-
hunt and wife and Miss Becca Shank at
tended the cold water camp meeting at
Springfield. Ohio. Sunday VIM. A.
Young has erected his wind pump and by
its use will prepare fish pond across the
road in front of his residence and near the
cemetery lane Mr. ollie NJ Hempleman,
OF Cincinnati, is the guest of his cousin, p.
~ Hardman. OF this place. He is a son of
A. W. Hempleman, of Richmond, Ind,
and was formerly resident Of EnOn. He
has served tiye years in the United States
navy, and while in the service visited many
places in the orient Two and one-half
wears ago he retired from the navy, com
pleted his education and has lived private
life ever since Mr.. Conrad. of Donnes-
vile. was in town with new bicycle Sun
day Oscar Quick. wife and daughter
Efiie. of New Carlisle. this county, were
visiting Mrs. Quick'S sister, Mrs. John A.
Collier. of this place. last Friday.
W. T.. Robert and family were
visiting his brother. Charles Robert,
near Springfield, O., Sunday. Remember
the social at Charley Sawyer's, jun, next
Saturday night. . Mr.. and Mrs. Slabaugh,
of Sidney, o., are visiting their relatives,
the Esterlinse. in and around Enon.
Miss Mamie Griekle, who has been visiting
her brother Eddie of this place. lett Mon
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
GREENE TOWNSHIP.

GREESAPoLIS. July 21.-On Thursday
of last week Rev. Dolbey. the pastor of
NJ. f. church at Pitchin, Immersed seven
persons iii the Miami River near K. y.
Elders The storm of last week did con
siderable damage TO timber northwest OF
Clifton. We are for Sherman next year.
Our prohibs took in the cold water
camp Injecting and are load and ready for
ihe fight . . Mrs. Mamie Gram. who was
quite sick, is improving. John Otstot
took in the Detroat excursion last week
The contractor, Mr.. Emery Xerkle. has
begun Mr.. Enos Whitesel's house on Main
street. Mr.. George W. Davis has got
himself new wife. Happy life for George.
e.. A Great many people from this vicinity
visited the prohibition camp-meeting at
Springfield last week. Some had their
eyes opened for them. The old order of
Dunkards will hold a meeting at Dalton
school house next Saturday and Sunday
All are cordially invited to attend. Our
old quack. Duncan seems to get into trouble
with the prOhibtioniSts about town. He
had better mind his own business .
More news about the gas well this week:
They have drilled almost 100 feet in the
Trenton rock. and not As much gas as they
had before they struck the rock. SO faS as
can he learned they will give up the well
for failure. The company that had the
well drilled is from Springfield IL seems
that they are afraid they will get dry be-
fore they get book TO Springfield, Ohio. You
can guess the rest when You see them pass
the bottle in the city of Dalton on their
way 10 the gas well.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
In a WisnI er.. EsIN Nhli 81 ,nent. {.

The sign "Combings made up, i'll
showcase in which was displayed an as
sortment Of wigs, toupeeS, waves, bangs
and false arrangements OF hair OF every
ConceIva able pattern and color. caused q
reporter to ascend 10 the second floor OF a
building in brooklyn the other day He
found a pretty girl sitting before table
on which lay peculiar looking combs and
brushes and many F'tle packages of hair.
What are CompIngS. and how are they
made up asked the scribe
Have you never noticed the cardboard
reCepIacir~, daiutily trimiaed with ribbon,
that ladies hang near Il cir toilet tables'
Well. the hairs that the CONT pulls out IN
dressing the hair are placed in those re-
ceivers. When quantity is gathered
they are brought tC us or 10 some other
hair artist and made up into bangs.
waves or switches, that Will perfectly
match the rest of the hair. We take the
ComhlngS and arrange them into orderly
punches, like the kind we buy. and then
make up rs ordered. Watch how | make
a bang"
The girl placed three pieces of elastic
between two supports so that they were
stretched from -four to ten inches in
length Then she took wisps of hair about
four inches long and deftly fastened them
doubled on the elastic. Fifty of these on
the elastlCs make a strip OF hair eight
inches long. The girl then gave each lock
of hair a twirl with her fingers and it
curlcd beautifully then the elastics We're
taken of the supports The result was a
bang of curly hair four inches long and
ready 10 be worn.
The hair curls because il is curly
hair said the girl. We buy it so or
lanky, as we want il. II costs about 80
cents a bunch, and Il package will make
bang. sometimes two. On a squirt can
make five dozen or so a day, Bangs re-
tail for about $50 each Waves are
made Of longer hair. They take more
time in making and sell from 81 up. ac-
cording to the fineueSs of the hair, pattern
and many other things. No, we don
make any chgnons now, but, perhaps. we
may soon; for the Grecian bend bustlcs
are coming hack, and the waterfalls may
come with them. Good morning. New
York sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
4 Soudanese Horse.

The animal before us is a very fair
specimen of a Soudanesc horse 1t is
somewhat lanky with little beauty Of
line. but il is tier, eyed. and its tail and
mane, being uncut. give ii a somewhat
wild appearance. Soudanese horses are
generally very vicious and difficult 10
manage. stations alone being used for
riding purposes They are specially
trained for sudden forward charges, to
stop within their own length when in full
gallop, to turn with equal rapdity and
away like the wind ont OF harms way.
Al other times the favorite mode OF pro-
gression is by making the horses left legs
simultaneously alternate with those of
the right side, "A method of travelling
which is very pleasant and easy. The
riders are fond of making their horses
prance and plunge about with fierce and
fiery action.
There is nothing which the central
Soudanese is 50 proud of rs his horse, and
nothing Ia which he devotes more time
and attention than its appearance and
trappingS. The head gear is almost one
mass of brass plated ornaments, little
bells and 1000 tsssels and flaps of leather
i'll yellow, light blue. OF dark red. The
beautifully plated reins would almost
hold all elephant for strength, while the
bits are perfect instruments OF torture
The lower jaw passes through ring Of
iron, which is attached TO + shaped bar
living in the mouth, and the whole ar
rangement is such as 10 give sufficient
leverage IL break the lower jaw without
much difficulty. So powerful is the bit
that the slightest touch of the reins is
sufficient 10 cause the poor brute 10 rear
in the air, and not uncommonly fall back
Joseph Thompson in Harper Magazine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
lAWReNCeVILle.

LAwRENCEVIIIE, July 2I.-An attempt
to burn out Enos Nanders's grocery and sa-
loon was made on Wednesday night of last
week The incendiary set fire to barrel
of gasoline standing outside the building
and the fire was well under way when dis
covered by some one passing on the street
Mr. Xanders and family, who live in the
building were aroused and soon had the
fire under control. A few minutes more
and nothing could have saved the building
and Mr.. Xanders and family, who were all
asleep from destruction. Mrs. Htska,
of the city, is visiting relatives
here George Miller. of Pittshurg.
Pa. is visiting at his fathers.
A large surprise party of young folks gath
cred at the residence of Mr.. John Lutz,
SATURDAY. evening, and then sent for Miss
Clara, who was visiting in the city, telling
her that she was wanted at home. When
she returned she found over fifty of her
friends who reminded her of her sixteenth
birthday. 1t was very pleasant affair. -.
Democrats expect to poll every one of their
rebel flag ticket and part of the prohibition
vote also . . The contract for reInodeling
the Reformed church is to be let next Sat
urday afternoon. Mrs. Jacob Argobright
is seriously ill.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28

Many people do not know how easily
they can protect themselves and their
children against the bites Of guats and
other insects. Weak carbolic acid sponged
on the skin and hair and in some cases
the clothing, will drive away the whole
tribe. \ great many children and not a
few adults are tormented throughout the
whole summer by minute enemies. We
know persons who are afraid of picnics
and even their own gardens on this ac-
count. Clothing is all imperfect protec-
ton, for we have seen child whose foot
and ankle had been stung through the
stocking so seriously that for days she
could not wear a leather shoe All this
can be averted according to our expe
rience, and that, we believe, of many
Others, by carbOlic acid judiciously used
The safest plan is 10 keep saturated SO
luton Of the acid. The solution cannot
contain more than 6 or per cent. and it
may he added 10 water until the latter
smells strong. This may readily. end
with perfect safety, be applied with u
sponge. We have no doubt that horses
and cattle could he protected in the same
way from the flies, which sometimes
nearly madden them, and it even seems
possible that terrible scourge, the African
tsetse fly, might be kept off in the same
nanner.-l.ondon Lancet
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
CAT kW Bk.

CATAwBA. July 27.-S. II. Grove is
quite sick at this writing. He was taken
suddenly i'll last night. The refreshing
shower of Yesterday encourages the growth
of the corn and grass Prof F. b. Pear
son left Monday for St Paul. where he will
teach again the coming year. He was ac-
companied by Mr.. Lou f. Bumgardner,
who will visit friends in st. Paul and vi
cinity. An escaped convict from the Ohio
penitentiary passed around our village Mon
day evening. His name is McNeal. He
was indiscreat enough to tell a party whom
he met upon the road some things that gave
him away. He is well known by some peo-
pie near the station. and he ate supper with
them the same evening. Some Catawbians
started after him in hopes that they might
succeed in obtaining share of the $50 re-
ward ffered for him. Prot. James {.
Conway and wife, of Fl. Wavne.
Ind, are expected on a visit to his
relatives in this vicinity this week 80.
Bert Coffev returned Tuesday from visit
to his uncle's, n. n. Ferguson, in Colum-
bus. o. Misses Maggie Hoss and Laura
Ellsworth spent several days G visit
with Mrs. George Jones. Mrs AlOnZo
Shillman has been quite sick for several
days but is better now. M. NJ. McCOnkey
wife and son are expected this week on a
visit to friends and relatives. Mrs. Eliza
Cartmell. of Montiscello, led, is visiting
heO friends in Merchandising.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28

The stevedore usually has several fore
men in his employ. These are 'longshore-
men who work either by the hour, week
or month. Mt an advance of about one
third over the ordinary workmen. When
vessels are 10 be loaded or unloaded these
foremen start ont On the street and select
with almost unvarying impartiality their
gangs among the 'longshoremen always
waiting about the approaches 10 the docks
frequently in most picturesque groups
and then the liveliest of cOmmotion begins
Had You been passing these good fellows
as they were waiting for work you would
have judged them IL nerveless lot. but the
transformation from iisilcss, half asleep
apparent !ramps TO the most nervy. agile
and skilled of labOrcrs is an instant one
Indeed, | have frequently seen them per
form positive featS III strength and light
ming like twist or jerk that gave TO bale,
barrel or box az wonderful motion, course
and destination as the most wizard like
touch Of one will give to responsive bill
lard halI,-New York Cor. Globe Demo
-sr,t
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28

There lies in store not far from Charles
street a valuable historical relic, which
would gladden. many admirers Of the late
Chief Justice Chase did they possess it,
1t is a statue. heroic size, with pedestal
,f the late Salmon =. Chase, designed by
Clark Mills, the sculptor, who contracted
20 furnish tine government with seven
statues, made from captured cannon, and
of these this is one. Had the statue been
polished the death OF the sculptor, which
occurred shortly after its completion,
would not have acted as bar to its de-
livery to the government. In the course
Of a business transaction this valuable
work of art found its way to its present
quarters, where it is secluded from public
observation. baltimore American.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
DALTON.

DiALToN. July 21.-Henry Swartzhaugh
and family. OF Lawrenceville were the
guests of Jacob Lehman last Sunday
Finly Thackrey and wife We're the guests at
Geo. W. Caliister last Sabbath Mr..
Bufiingerbarger and wife, of Springfield.
were the guests of W. A. Arnett last Sat
and Sunday. Miss Lottie Neff, of Ire
mont City, was the guest of Enos White
sell Mrs. Phebe Fiermood. of Indiana,
is visiting friends and relatives. She eN-
poets to stay few week. .MeSsrs. Enos
Whitesel and RIly Bake of this place have
bought twO-thirds of Marshall saw-mill . q.
Some few of our republicans attended the
prohibition meeting, and are better repub-
licans by it Henry Johnston was in San
dusky last week to purchase lumber for the
J. II. Thomas barn . d. The farmers are be-
ginning to break the ground for fall wheat
N. X. Taylor left Saturday for his home
in Columbus. =. Chris Zeigler is keeping
his Texans at his residence this week. =
There was good turnout 10 witness the
receiving into full membership the proba-
TONERS at Emory Sabbath, and Rev. Mr.
Hamilton delivered one of his best sermons
The class ST young persons was under the
charge of Mr.. X. T. Kelley. who delved to
the class brief address on the vow they
had takeE toward the church and the cause
Of Christianity. The class numbered
eleven. There has been added to this so
ciety twenty persons this conference year.
-. War is being made on the black berries
at present. The person who found out
that a substance about eighteen years old
and wore hustle, was 800 times sweeter
than sugar. no doubt has travelled.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
EPILEPSY Or Fits.

This dread malady has, only recently
yielded to the all-conqurring advance of
medical science. For years battling the
skill of the physician, driving the victim to
despair and death. and still sealed book
10 large portion of the profession, this
disease has at length yielded to the hand Of
progress. When promptly undertaken and
properly treated, il can be cured Left To
take its course, il, too, often ends in
idiocy, insanity and sudden death. None
but its victims can appreciate lis horrors.
Many physicians are able 10 relieve this
disease. and to cause temporary ceSss-
tion of thesymptons but DR. ALBERTS
method stands unrivail-d ia the respect
that the cures lie effects are thorough ami
permanent. The patient whom DOCTOR
ALBERT has once pronounced thoroughly
cured need never fear a return of the dis
ease. His cures SPEAK for themselves. and
thousands OF his former patients through
out the state will bear him ont in this as5er-
ton.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28

The sun doth nOurish agues." therefor.
in the summer months il is only measure
of common prudence to guard against ma
lariOus diseases. intermittent fevers. agues
and bilious attacks.
Many cases of fever and ague, dumt
ague and cOngestive chills were promptly
arrested and entirely banished by the use OF
Simmons Liver Regulator. You don't say
half enough in regard to the efficacy OF
that valuable medicine. Believe me when
say ! was sufferer for years and only
found relief by its use. e."-RoBERr j.
WEES, Batavia, Kane Co., ILL.,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28

II is astonishing how little the people of
this country realize the extent of the de
struction chat would follow the iutrOduc-
ton of Pleuro pneumonia III among the
cattle herds. Even the cattlemen have
but slight conceptions of the consequences
that would result from the general preva-
leuCe of the disease 4 short study of its
history would suffice to convince the most
skeptical of the crying need of protective
legislation. In France and Germany tens
of millions af dollars have been lost. and
in Russia far more, although in these
countries cattle could be isolated to a far
greater extent than is possible in this
country. Should it once get firm foot
hold here the results would he much what
they have been in Australia, once one OF the
greatest grazing countries in the world
Within four years the cattle We're practi-
cally destroyed, and that industry, al
though ii has been re-established To Il Ger
tain degree, has never recovered from the
blow il then received. II congress only
appreciated the danger to which one of the
great sources of wealth of the country is
exposed, effective quarantine regulations
would at once be adopted, and until this
is done, We who appreciate the risk that
all cattlemen run, live in fear and trem-
bling. .-GlObeDemocrat.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
Rapidity Of Tree Growth

Cultivated in groves, the average growth
in twelve years Of several varieties Of hard
wood has been ascertained to be about as
follows: White maple reaches ! foot in diam
eter and 30 feet in height; ash, leaf maple or
box elder. foot in diameter and 20 feet in
height: white willow, IL inches and 40 feet,
yellow willow. IS inches and S5 feet; Lom.
hardy poplar, 10 inches and - feet; blue and
white ash, 10 inches and ~ feet black walnut
aud butternut, 10 inches and ~ feet t.-Arkan-
saa Traveller
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28
|NVAt|DS, STOP AND Think!
WHAT RIGHT HAVE YOU TO BE SICK?
HAVE YOU TRIED EVERY MEANS TO BE CURED?
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

once hardly known a, 4 distinct ~iblr,.t of
medical treatment. ha, Developed to ALI
alarming extent in the present age. The
restless. feyeriSh hurry ui Amrri,au lie.
the influence OF which il frlt even ia the
most remote districts. affords condition,
peculiarly favorable for the development of
this distressing affilction. Among the
symptoms are dull, Distressed mind, a
partial deafness or ringing IN the ears,
often enormously attributed Ia cold: occa-
sional dimness of sight: a tired. li,tlrss
feeling at times when ou,. should fr-l most
refreshed, As upon rising in the morning.
Other common symptoms ar. a love OF soil
tude, a pruneneSs tO melancholy thoughts
inOrdinate bashfuIn-S, nrry0n-nr-s sud
den twltchingS OF the muscles in the neck
and other parts Of the bod, . pain and
weakness ia the lOiuS and back II not
checked in time, the entire nervous =, stem
be-cUmeS deranged, its delicate machinery
refuses Ia act, ami the result J., mental in
becility, insanity, death in life i fate mOie
horrible than any form of death. But #
taken in hand in time. It's progress can De
stayed. and if not too far advanced its
rayages can De repaired. DR.. ALBERT
has yet to fail in single case OF Nervous
Debility which he has undertaken. lie
knows no such word as fail
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-28

The children of Mr.. and Mrs. ". f.
Gladstone, both promin mt figures in the
political aud social life of England Mr..
Gladstone himself being acknowledged to
be the greatest man of his century-ail
serm to be getting on. fairly, in the world.
although no one OF then. is likely 10 al
all compare with the father The
eldest son. Mr.. William Henry Gladstone.
was born in 1910; he is married to a daugh-
ter of Lord Blantyre. The second is the
vicar of Hawarden. Stephen Edward Glad
one. who was last year married 10 a
Liverpool lady. The third. MT. Henry Ne
Vile Gladstole. is resident in Calcutta, and
the fourth, Mr.. Herbert Gladstone born IN
1854, NJ. p. for division OF Leeds, and
distinguished in political life. The eldest
daughter, Agnes, was married in 1873 to
Mr. Wlckham, head master of Wellington
college: the second is married Ia Rev.
Henry Drew: the youngest, Helen. is prn-
eipaI of the college for women at Newham.
near Cambridge.